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President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airbo...
Simultaneously, WHO is launching a global traditional medicine library — the first-of-its-kind digital platform with over 1.6 million scientific recor...
With domestic holiday travel already on the rise, organisers say the event will serve as a warm welcome to holidaymakers flocking to the Coastal city.
ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, Beryl’s brother, addressed the questions surrounding the ceremony, explaining that the family’s decision re...
Kimambi said her Instagram accounts, including her personal page and news platform, as well as her WhatsApp number, were deactivated, in a move she be...
Tanzanian activist and influencer Mange Kimambi has been charged in Dar es Salaam with economic sabotage and money laundering involving Sh138.5m, with...
Speaking at the launch, Ambassador Jabril said the festival plays an important role in promoting awareness and recognition of Somali culture within Ke...
Kenya issued an arrest warrant in September for Purkiss, requesting his return to face charges over the 2012 killing of Wanjiru, then 21, who was a si...
The treaty covers offences including, but not limited to, crimes against life, terrorism and other serious offences, while setting clear grounds for m...
The US-based influencer, who lives in Los Angeles and is known for her fiery political posts, is accused of fueling protests that turned deadly after...
The first rule of herb care is knowing your category. Woody herbs, like thyme, rosemary, and oregano, have firm stems and tough leaves, making them na...
Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina granted an application by the prosecution seeking to detain Hudeife Muhumed at Gigiri Police Station pending completion...
Kenya loses an estimated 10 women a day to postpartum haemorrhage, a toll experts say may be even higher due to widespread underreporting.
The Bill aims to replace the outdated National Drug Policy and Authority Act of 1993 and introduce a modern framework that addresses current health ri...
Traditional medicine is deeply rooted in Kenyan culture, and for good reason. Many herbal remedies offer genuine therapeutic benefits, with modern pha...
Kwale had initially been lined up as this year’s host, but cultural leaders resolved that Kilifi’s central role in preserving Mijikenda traditions mad...
In Muslim communities worldwide, men’s headwear such as the kufi, taqiyah, and ghutra reflects this blend of tradition and style.
Mónica’s trial is a stark reminder that the branding of Indigenous practices as “magic” or “superstition” was a tool used to assert dominance and eras...
County leaders are urging households—especially women, who bear the brunt of traditional cooking methods—to embrace the change.
A study from the University of Dar es Salaam found that drinking ginger-clove tea three times a week significantly improved antioxidant levels in part...
Kashata is a traditional sweet made from coconut and sugar, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions such as Eid or Ramadhan, particularly...
Mukimo is a wholesome mash made from boiled potatoes, maize, pumpkin leaves (or other greens such as spinach), and sometimes green peas or beans.
If passed, the law will task Kemri with conducting clinical and biochemical research on traditional treatments to verify their effectiveness and safet...
Whether you're after something sweet, refreshing or indulgent, these three flavours — vanilla, strawberry and mint — are simple to prepare and hard to...
Abdul, who served as deputy speaker in a previous Afghan government, was arrested at a hotel in Nairobi on April 14, after allegedly travelling to Ken...
In many African communities, there are widespread beliefs relating to the use of human body parts for traditional healing rituals. Human body parts an...
Most of the fermented foods are plants that grow on their own in the wild and are often considered weeds in cropped and cultivated land. These include...
Writers like Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have been acclaimed worldwide, setting African stories on the stage within global literary cir...
